Candelabras, Hall of Mirrors
1997 © Maxim Tabachnik
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These monumental gilded candelabras (late 17th c.) line the famed Hall of Mirrors, blending opulence with allegory. Adorned with cherubs and botanical motifs, they reflect Louis XIV’s vision of divine kingship and artistic grandeur. The chandeliers’ glittering crystals amplify the mirrored light, crafting a theatrical corridor of absolute power and splendor.